Civics test question 83 of 128 · Colonial Period and Independence
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
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- James Madison
- Alexander Hamilton
- John Jay
- Publius
Why this is the answer
The Federalist Papers were written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay, using the name Publius. They argued in support of passing the Constitution.
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- George Washington
- Benjamin Franklin
- Abraham Lincoln
- Thomas Jefferson
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